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KN61 BZV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 BZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,677 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,069 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 52,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,105 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,303 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 27,527 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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KN61 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN61 BZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN61 BZV registered?

KN61 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is KN61 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN61 BZV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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